My sister and I love to head down memory lane, and we even try to drive by our childhood home every time we visit Cincinnati, the town we grew up in.
One favorite memory is the party we had where all the girls danced in front of posters of Davy Jones and Mickey Dolenz, listening to "Daydream Believer" and "I Want To Be Free."
Remember how gorgeous Davy Jones was?
Remember the crush you probably had on him since he was so cute?
How do you feel about Davy Jones at 60? (May he rest in peace. Wasn't it sad when he passed away a few years back?)
What about Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones?
So masculine, so cute and that hair... Don't you just love his longer hair?
If you're like me, it reminds you of your youth and it triggers feelings from the first loves and crushes you experienced.
Now, I want to ask you a question ... if you saw a picture of Keith over 60, would you want to date him?
Chances are, every time you go online you are subconsciously taking the young images of all the Davy's and Keith's with you to the dating site.
Yet who shows up? An old man and it's shocking because you don't see yourself as old.
I hear from a lot of women that when they meet men, the zing of the attraction factor just isn't there for them.
I think expecting men to look and act a lot younger is part of the reason so many women struggle with dating.
I want to encourage you to give decent men a chance. Read mens' online profiles, even if they don't float your boat with their picture.
As we age, we all get less cute ... I'm sorry to be such a "Debbie Downer" about this.
I just feel it's important to start getting realistic about why you're out there dating and what you want out of your relationships with men at this age.
I want you to take a moment and decide what's important to you when it comes to attracting a Quality Man into your life.
Is it about having a hottie to hang onto?
Or is it about having a man at your side who is going to totally love you, emotionally support you when you need it and rub your feet when you've been standing in a pair of heels all day?
I would love to hear what you think.
Lisa Copeland is known as the expert on over 50's dating. She's the best-selling author of The Winning Dating Formula For Women Over 50 and her mission is to help as many women around the world as she can discover how to have fun dating and finding their Mr. Right after 50. To get your FREE Report, "5 Little Known Secrets To Find A Quality Man," visit www.findaqualityman.com.
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